Counsel Ediscovery Specialist Product Liability Litigation jobs at Tesla in United States, Austin

• Provide advice on a wide variety of strategic regulatory and transactional matters for the Energy Products business around the world, including commercial and consumer matters
• Structure and negotiate Energy Products sales, service and project finance and development-related transactions including equipment supply, construction, maintenance, lease, power purchase, software services, performance guarantee and warranty and commodity procurement and sales agreements for solar, energy storage supercharger projects, support creative financing transactions related to the foregoing and the development of Tesla-owned generation and storage projects
• Advise on the sale, installation and maintenance of Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack, Solar and Solar Roof, and on energy commodity offerings, both direct to consumers and through channel partnerships, and support the business as it seeks to grow at scale around the world
• Advise on new market entry and new product launches for the Energy Products business around the world
• Liaise with colleagues in support of consistency of contracts and risk allocation across the global Commercial business

• Excellent academic credentials, preferably with a J.D. from a top-ranked law school, and a current licence to practice in one or more US jurisdictions
• A minimum of 8 years’ practice experience at a well-regarded law firm or comparable in-house experience at a company in the energy industry strongly preferred
• Experience structuring and negotiating all components of complex, financeable transactions in the energy space, with a preference for renewable energy experience
• A team player with the ability to proactively identify problems, drive projects forward, make complex cost/benefit assessments, and identify pragmatic/creative legal and business solutions
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively and to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, challenging environment. A quick and flexible learner, intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity and risk, and excited by dynamic change
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly earn the confidence of your colleagues and effectively communicate with people at all levels of the organization
• High standards, impeccable integrity and ethics, unquestionable good judgment, well-honed analytical skills, superior oral and written communications skills, and a keen sense of humour

• Perform case management and coordinate the accommodation process for end-to-end case management, including working with HR, the associate, vendors, work location, and other stakeholders
• Provide support and guidance while performing activities related to short term and long term accommodations for employees at work or returning to work for medical-based accommodations
• Develop, communication, and obtain agreement for transitional work assignment or long term accommodation within position based on restrictions as well as available tasks
• Coordinate the return to work, accommodations, and transitional work assignment program monitoring
• Act as liaison between our third party administrators, HR, EH&S, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, employees and other departments/systems as appropriate
• Educate employees and HR on complicated aspects of return to work, accommodations, and complex case processes

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in a HR role within the disability management
• Knowledge of federal and state disability laws, specifically ADA, FEHA, PWFA, and FMLA
• Knowledge of the interplay between the FMLA, workers’ compensation, and the ADA
• Knowledge and understanding of disability management, return-to-work strategies, ADAAA and related state and local statutes
• Experience with manufacturing and/or production workforce and high volume, complex case management
• Ability to analyze, problem solve, organize and manage multiple priorities, and effectively follow up in a fast-paced environment

The Finance Operation Specialist will report directly to the Finops Supervisor and will assist in the day-to-day activities and various responsibilities pertaining to customer billing, cash application, investigation, reconciliation, and reporting within the organization. The ideal candidate will have at least 3+ years’ experience in a fast-paced environment. The ability to meet deadlines and flexibility in handling changing priorities are essential to be successful in this position. This role can be in our Draper, Fremont or Austin locations.

• Researching and processing incoming requests from internal and external customers
• Analyze and validate customer, product, and pricing data for completeness and accuracy
• Validate and confirm system production data against guaranteed output
• Investigate a resolve issues by reviewing historical transactions, contract data, reverse engineering, and coordination across multiple departments
• Accurate and timely responses to requests from internal customers including accounting, sales, customer care, legal, and senior management
• Create, upload, and modify journal entries into accounting system
• Generate payment requests from several internal departments

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in Finance and/or Operations role preferred
• Previous experience with data validation and analysis preferred
• Advanced Excel and SQL skills preferred
• You are a problem-solver, always looking for better ways to get things done
• You’re not afraid of ownership and accountability
• You approach your work with focus on the big picture, always aware of the effects up and down stream

• Represent and defend Tesla in all aspects of employment-related litigation matters, including: FEHA, Title VII and similar laws; disability access and accommodation; harassment and discrimination; wage and hour claims; wrongful terminations; and reductions in force
• Respond to complaints and other pleadings, draft and file motions to compel arbitration in California state and federal courts, propound and respond to discovery requests, prepare and file motions, appear in court, and represent Tesla at hearings, mediations, trials and arbitrations
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial
• Negotiate for the dismissal or resolution of cases at all stages in the litigation process
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations and trends related to California employment and labor laws
• Report out to colleagues on proactive approaches to mitigating legal risk gleaned from litigation matters and facilitate Tesla’s ongoing compliance with applicable federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (FLSA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FEHA, OFCCP, etc.)

• Licensed attorney with 7-plus years experience in California litigation (state and federal court) – California Bar Admission required
• Experience in employment defense litigation at a law firm or government agency, including initial case assessment, strategy development, propounding and responding to discovery, drafting motions, mediation, arbitration, and court trials
• Possess an entrepreneurial mindset and take active ownership of your areas of responsibility. Capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively, effective at juggling and prioritizing multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• A quick and flexible learner: intellectually curious, open-minded, adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity and risk, and excited by dynamic change
• Adept at and comfortable making complex cost/benefit assessments
• Inspire trust, forge relationships quickly, and earn the confidence and cooperation of your business partners. High standards, impeccable integrity and ethics, unquestionable good judgment, well-honed analytical skills

• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and tooling changes for can stamping, can forming, and other production die-sets
• Support the design and implementation of tooling changes to accommodate part modifications
• Maintain and manage die-set preventative maintenance (PM) system, including scheduling and updating work instructions
• Troubleshoot defects and support the preparation of die check sheets and trial procedures
• Maintain die-set spare parts lists, ensuring parts are stocked and readily available
• Develop and implement systems to reduce defects, improve productivity, and minimize downtime
• Collaborate on Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify risks and create control plans for production dies

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with stamping, forming, and die-set maintenance and repair. Apprenticeship certification in Tool & Die or equivalent experience
• Experience with high-speed die-sets, including tooling material selection, and knowledge of CNC die surface machining, welding, and spotting
• Familiarity with Lean principles (waste elimination, continuous improvement, JIT, etc.)
• Ability to interpret dimensional inspection results (CMM, checking fixture, or vision systems)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team, managing tight deadlines and competing priorities
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

• Develop and implement cost management programs, including budget control, cost tracking, and forecasting during project execution
• Capture and manage change orders, ensuring accurate cost forecasting throughout the project
• Assist in developing project control processes, including change management, cost forecasting, risk management, and earned value, in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Create reports and dashboards to communicate cost performance to various teams and management levels
• Perform trend analysis to evaluate cost performance, identify risks, validate forecasts, and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Develop cost reports and tools to inform decision-making, track project performance, and conduct ad-hoc cost studies to assess project viability
• Assist in preparing project funding requests, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements during project close-out

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of construction methods across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines
• Expertise in cost estimating processes for large-scale, multi-billion-dollar facilities
• High proficiency in MS Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Experienced with Aconex, P6, Bluebeam, CAD, and other construction-related software
• Familiar with construction schedules and estimating resources like R.S. Means and Equipment Watch
• Ability to work within a high-performance, detail-oriented, and cross-functional team environment under tight deadlines

• Monitor payables three-way match process from receiving through invoice posting
• Research and resolve goods receipts based on aging buckets
• Analyze root causes for receiving errors and work with business stakeholders to resolve
• Participate in Supplier calls to resolve invoice discrepancies and compliance issues
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements in accordance with SOX controls
• Perform manual receipt adjustments as needed to maintain liability account accuracy
• Monitor and resolve GRIR sub-ledger variances

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent related experience
• Experience with goods receipt vs. invoice receipt reconciliation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with intermediate/advanced EXCEL knowledge
• Possess critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to analyze, interpret and present large volumes of data
• Understanding of general accounting principles
• Experience in subledger to general ledger reconciliation